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KS53 FKY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 133,970 miles on the clock, averaging 8,242 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for KS53 FKY

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,970
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,242

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,970 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25
Average per year8,242
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KS53 FKY 37k61k85k110k134k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,970 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,945 miles
Since last MOT+6,048 miles
PASS
Mileage127,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,897 miles
Since last MOT+13,500 miles
PASS
Mileage114,397 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,396 miles
Since last MOT+10,419 miles
PASS
Mileage103,977 miles
Since last MOT+9,145 miles
PASS
Mileage94,832 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,826 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,825 miles
Since last MOT+1,415 miles
PASS
Mileage93,410 miles
Since last MOT+6,717 miles
PASS
Mileage86,693 miles
Since last MOT+7,692 miles
PASS
Mileage79,001 miles
Since last MOT+9,400 miles
PASS
Mileage69,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,601 miles
Since last MOT+6,681 miles
PASS
Mileage62,920 miles
Since last MOT+4,578 miles
PASS
Mileage58,342 miles
Since last MOT+4,309 miles
PASS
Mileage54,033 miles
Since last MOT+17,229 miles
PASS
Mileage36,804 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 FKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKS — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KS53 FKY

What car is KS53 FKY?

KS53 FKY is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KS53 FKY?

The last recorded mileage for KS53 FKY was 133,970 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KS53 FKY passed its MOT?

KS53 FKY has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2018.

Is KS53 FKY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KS53 FKY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KS53 FKY?

KS53 FKY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.